Taylor Fresh Foods Recalls Products Made With Jalapeno Peppers Because of Possible Health Risk

COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT When a company announces a recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert, the FDA posts the company's announcement as a public service. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company. Read Announcement View Product Photos Summary Company Announcement Date: August 09, 2026 FDA Publish Date: August 09, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Possible Salmonella Contamination Company Name: Taylor Fresh Foods Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Trader Joe’s, Freshness Guaranteed and more Product Description: Product Description Finished products (e.g. dips, salsa, guacamole and more) containing jalapeno Company Announcement Salinas, Calif., August 9, 2026 – Upon notification that Coast Citrus Distributors is voluntarily recalling fresh jalapeños due to potential Salmonella contamination, Taylor Fresh Foods is recalling finished products containing jalapeños subject to this recall.Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections, endocarditis, and arthritis.The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to fresh jalapeños supplied by Coast Citrus Distributors. A grower in Sinaloa, Mexico, that supplies to Coast Citrus Distributors was identified as the potential source in this outbreak.Taylor Fresh Foods is no longer sourcing products from this farmer and will be filling orders from alternative suppliers. The list of recalled products are distributed by Taylor Farms including the branded and unbranded products and corresponding images are provided below.The recalled products were distributed to retail distribution centers in the following states: AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NE, NH, NY, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, VT, WI, WV with a “Best If Used By” date up to and including August 16, 2026.To date, Taylor Fresh Foods is not aware of any reported illnesses linked to its products containing jalapeños.Consumers who have any recalled product should discard it immediately and not consume it. Refunds are available at the location of purchase. Consumers with any questions may contact our customer care team at 855-455-0098 Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm PT.Store(s)BrandDescriptionBest if Used ByUPCDistributed to StatesHannafordNONEDiced Jalapenos 3.75oz8/07/2026 - 8/14/2026030223082712ME, NYHannafordNONERice and Bean Burrito 12.5oz8/07/2026 - 8/11/2026030223082736MA, ME, NH, NY, VTKrogerPrivate SelectionSpicy Roast Beef Sandwich PS 8.53oz8/07/2026 - 8/12/2026011110678171AL, AR, GA, LA, MS, SC, TN, TXKrogerNONESpicy Jarlsberg Dip 10oz8/07/2026 - 8/15/2026030223114826IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MO, NE, OH, TX, WVKrogerNONESpicy Pimento Cheese Dip 10oz8/07/2026 - 8/15/2026030223116448IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MO, NE, OH, TX, WVStop and Shop and HannafordNONEPico de Gallo Salsa 7oz8/07/2026 - 8/14/2026688267575778MA, ME, NYTargetTaylor Farms/ UnbrandedTaco Dip 20oz8/12/2026 - 8/13/2026030223073581FL, OH, TXTargetTaylor Farms/ UnbrandedMango Pico De Gallo 11oz8/08/2026 - 8/13/2026030223073543OH, TXTargetTaylor Farms/ UnbrandedSpicy Guacamole 13oz8/07/2026 - 8/13/2026030223073574OH, TXTargetTaylor FarmsPico de Gallo 16oz8/07/2026 - 8/14/2026030223073536TXTargetTaylor FarmsAuthentic Guacamole 13oz8/07/2026 - 8/12/2026030223073567TXTrader Joe'sTrader Joe'sFiesta Style Salad Shrimp 11.11oz8/07/2026 - 8/12/2026000000818377TXWalmartFreshness GuaranteedHot ( or Spicy) Pico De Gallo Spicy 10oz8/08/2026 - 8/16/2026681131276351FL, IL, LA, MN, NE, OK, WIWalmartFreshness GuaranteedMild Pico De Gallo 10oz8/08/2026 - 8/16/2026681131276344FL, IL, LA, MN, NE, OK, TX, WIWhole FoodsNONESalsa Fresca Medium 12oz8/07/2026 - 8/16/2026030223075080IL, TXWhole FoodsNONEPico de Gallo Mild 10oz8/07/2026 - 8/16/2026030223075097IL, TXWhole FoodsNONEPico de Gallo Spicy 10oz8/07/2026 - 8/16/2026030223075608IL, TXWhole FoodsNONESalsa Roja Medium 12oz8/07/2026 - 8/16/2026030223075639IL, TXWhole FoodsNONESalsa Roja Medium 12oz8/07/2026 - 8/16/2026030223075646IL, TXWhole FoodsNONEPineapple Mango Salsa Mild 10oz8/07/2026 - 8/14/2026030223075653IL, TXFDA Outbreak Advisory Company Contact Information Consumers: (855) 455-0098 Product Photos